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DevOps will be a major focus in 2018, numerous surveys say. But how to make the most of these investments – both in capital and in personnel? ManageEngine’s Giridhara Raam shares 5 key DevOps trends for 2018 that may hold the key for how to enjoy improved software delivery with better quality.

Okta is updating the Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication capabilities of its Okta Identity Cloud. The updates aim to help ensure only the proper people get access to the right resources – and at only the appropriate time.

During its annual user conference, .conf2017, Splunk revealed major updates to across it’s entire product portfolio – with a special focus on machine learning. IDN looks at why Splunk says machine learning ‘is crucial’ to helping customers meet the next wave of requirements.

SmartBear aims to fill the gap between API design and API management with a new integration between its SwaggerHub integrated API design and documentation platform with API technology from Apigee Edge API management platform. Apigee was acquired by Google in Nov 2016.

MongoDB has revealed a new backend-as-a-service (BaaS) initiative that aims to remove the drudgery app developers often face when writing new-gen apps. IDN looks at how Stitch makes it easier to consume services, tie them together, implement access control sand even manage data.

To commemorate the iPhone’s 10th anniversary, Axway commissioned a survey to examine the state of smartphones -- and what’s next on mobile users’ wishlists. IDN talks with an Axway exec about APIs big role in the future of mobile apps.

Over the last couple of years, jobs for virtual reality (VR) – both for developers and engineers -- have quietly skyrocketed by 800%, as VR expands beyond gaming to capture interest from top F500 firms. One VR expert, IBM's Michael Ludden, offers IDN readers some tips to get started in the white-hot VR area.

A recent survey on security staff confirms what we all know – IT is growing even more worried that these professionals are so hard to find, hire and keep. But the survey, commissioned by Tripwire, also found the shortage is prompting companies to their methods for how to protect against cyberattacks.

Electric Cloud’s latest application releases automation tool Electric Flow 8.0 brings a new dimension of insight to DevOps. The updated release can capture metrics from dozens, if not hundreds of tools across the software delivery pipeline. Further, it can correlate that data into centralized, custom dashboards.

According to app store giants Google and Apple, 80% of downloaded apps are only used once -- and a whopping 96% aren’t used after the first month. With such meager success rates for new apps, Dr. John Bates, CEO at TestPlant, explores the question: Can AI transform app testing – and bring us all better results?

Riverbed Technology is looking to bring more science – and less black arts – to the best ways to deliver high-quality digital experience. The latest update to SteelCentral aims to let companies do better troubleshooting all parts of the digital experience.